How to pronounce telecommute
Say it like TEL-uh-kuh-myoot. Telecommute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- kuh
- myoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telecommute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of telecommute
American and British speakers say telecommute in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛləkəˌmjut/ in the US and /ˈtɛləkəˌmjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-uh-kuh-myoot.
What does telecommute mean?
- To work from home, sometimes for part of a working day or week, using a computer connected to one's employer's network or via the Internet.
- Telecommuting.“a telecommute position; a telecommute program”
Where does telecommute come from?
From tele- + commute.
Questions about saying telecommute
How do you pronounce telecommute?
Say TEL-uh-kuh-myoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləkəˌmjut/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləkəˌmjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telecommute?
Telecommute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · kuh · myoot.
Do Americans and Brits say telecommute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛləkəˌmjut/ and the British form is /ˈtɛləkəˌmjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.